© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus MARTI PACIFERO; Mars
| Silver | 2.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, wearing military attire, running left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIFERO
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on one side, and the emperor Trebonianus Gallus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, when the empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions, plagues, and political instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period continued to be minted with high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, as seen in the intricate designs and inscriptions on this Antoninianus.
